Govind Wildlife Sanctuary FAQs

Govind Wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 958 sq km and includes mountains like Swargarohini, Black Peak, and Bandarpunch.

Ans:- The altitude at the park ranges from the average elevation of 1400mts to an astonishing 6323mts.

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport and Dehradun railway station is the nearest railway station for Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand.

The best time to visit the Govind wildlife sanctuary is from April- June and then from September to November. Avoid traveling here in Monsoon as traveling to the hills in monsoon is discouraged as the weather is unpredictable during this time. The roads tend to get slippery and the region is prone to unexpected landslides, cloudbursts, and roadblocks.

Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many endangered species of flora and fauna. Be a responsible tourist and abide by the guidelines outlined by the forest authorities.

Govind Wildlife Santuary is famous for sanctuary and wildlife that consists of Chirpine, scrub tropical Euphorbia scrub and oak species. Apart from the sanctuary and wildlife, it is a popular tourist destination, mainly because of the beauty of its snow-clad peaks and glaciers. Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is also famous for its Flora and Fauna. The place attracts many trekkers and the most popular of the treks being the lush green Har ki Dun Valley Trek.

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary has 150 – 160 different bird species. You can also find Himalayan Black Bears and Brown Bears, Snow Leopard and Musk Deers in this wildlife sanctuary.

There are some places to visit in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary such as:-

• Swargarohini Peak
• Marinda Tal
• Sankri Range
• Borasu Pass
• Har ki Dun
• Juda Ka Talab
• Ruinsara Tal
• Kedarkantha

Ans:- Yes, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, and duration.